POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Walz demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Walz demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.

12:03:36 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Walz of MN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

12:03:37 P.M.

CALL OF THE PRIVATE CALENDAR - Pursuant to clause 1(a) of rule XIII, the Chair announced that the call of the Private Calendar was in order on this day and would be considered after one minute speeches.

12:05:43 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

12:28:41 P.M.

H.R. 1857

Considered from the Private Calendar. H.R. 1857 — "For the relief of Bartosz Kumor."

12:28:59 P.M.

H.R. 1857

On passage Passed without objection.

12:29:03 P.M.

H.R. 1857

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

12:29:04 P.M.

H.R. 824

Considered from the Private Calendar. H.R. 824 — "For the relief of Daniel Wachira."

Considered from the Private Calendar. H.R. 794 — "For the relief of Allan Bolor Kelley."

12:30:00 P.M.

H.R. 794

On passage Passed without objection.

12:30:02 P.M.

H.R. 794

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

12:30:04 P.M.

H.R. 357

Considered from the Private Calendar. H.R. 357 — "For the relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic."

12:30:18 P.M.

H.R. 357

On passage Passed without objection.

12:30:19 P.M.

H.R. 357

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

12:30:31 P.M.

H.R. 316

Considered from the Private Calendar. H.R. 316 — "For the relief of Esther Karinge."

12:30:35 P.M.

H.R. 316

On passage Passed without objection.

12:30:36 P.M.

H.R. 316

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

12:30:38 P.M.

S. 285

Called up from the Private Calendar for consideration.

12:31:04 P.M.

S. 285

By request of Mr. Smith (TX) the House passed over the measure without prejudice.

12:31:23 P.M.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

12:31:31 P.M.

H.R. 6582

Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6582 — "To allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals, and to make technical corrections to existing Federal energy efficiency laws to allow American manufacturers to remain competitive."

12:32:08 P.M.

H.R. 6582

Considered under suspension of the rules.

12:32:11 P.M.

H.R. 6582

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6582.

1:04:35 P.M.

H.R. 6582

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

1:04:50 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 1:45 p.m. today.

1:45:33 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 4.

1:45:34 P.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules and on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal, both of which had been postponed from earlier in the day.

1:46:08 P.M.

H.R. 6582

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6582 — "To allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals, and to make technical corrections to existing Federal energy efficiency laws to allow American manufacturers to remain competitive."

2:11:42 P.M.

H.R. 6582

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 614).

2:11:43 P.M.

H.R. 6582

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2:18:18 P.M.

On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 290 - 106, 2 Present (Roll no. 615).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 614).

1:46:08 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6582 — "To allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals, and to make technical corrections to existing Federal energy efficiency laws to allow American manufacturers to remain competitive."

1:04:35 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

12:32:11 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6582.

12:32:08 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

12:31:31 P.M.

Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6582 — "To allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals, and to make technical corrections to existing Federal energy efficiency laws to allow American manufacturers to remain competitive."